History of Ireland

Ireland is an island off the west coast of Europe. It is about as large as Maryland and has a population of 4 million. It is located in the North Atlantic Ocean, between Great Britain and France. Ireland is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the North Sea to the north, and the Irish Sea to the east. The island of Ireland is divided into 26 counties. Northern Ireland is a separate entity that has its own government.

Ireland is one of the oldest countries in the world. It was first inhabited by humans around 8500 BC. The Celts were the first people to inhabit Ireland. They were followed by the Romans, who arrived in the 1st century AD. After the Romans left Ireland, the country was occupied by various other groups of people until it was conquered by England in 1171.

In 1541, Queen Elizabeth I of England gave the island back to the Irish people, but they had to pay for it. The Irish Parliament passed laws that allowed the English to govern Ireland without interference from the Irish. The English set up a system of rule called "The Pale," which was a strip of land along the coast. The Irish were forbidden to live outside of this area. This lasted until 1691 when the British took over the entire island.

Ireland has been independent since 1921. In the late 1800s, there were many revolts against British rule. These were suppressed with force. During the 1920s, Ireland was divided into two states. One was the Republic of Ireland, which was governed by the Irish people. The other was Northern Ireland, which was governed by Britain. This arrangement lasted until 1972, when the Republic of Ireland gained full independence from Britain. The new country was named Ireland.

Today, Ireland is a democratic republic. The president of Ireland is elected by the people. There are two houses of parliament: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The prime minister is chosen by the president and then he or she appoints cabinet ministers. The head of state is the president, who is also the commander in chief of the armed forces. The head of government is the prime minister, who is the leader of the party that won the most seats in the election. The Irish Parliament has two chambers: the House of Commons and the Senate.

Ireland is a Catholic country. Catholics make up 98% of the population. The main religion in Ireland is Christianity. There are also a few Protestant denominations. The official language of Ireland is Irish Gaelic, which is closely related to Scottish Gaelic. English is also widely spoken. There are many Irish dialects, but Irish Gaelic is the most common.

Ireland has a rich history. Many famous people have lived there. Some of them include: William Shakespeare, Jonathan Swift, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, Brendan Behan, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, W. B. Yeats, and John F. Kennedy.

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